Major investigation and public protection

The following documents provide current advice in relation to tackling knife crime:

• Guidelines on the Investigation, Cautioning and Charging of Knife Crime Offences.
• NPCC, CPS (2020) Knife Crime Practical Guidance

  This guidance is for police officers and prosecutors. It provides a single source of information using linking and referencing, to support officers and prosecutors dealing with knife crime cases,

  The guidance will:

  • reduce the need for repeated consultations or adjournments to reduce criminal justice delays
  • reduce the time spent researching multiple sources for guidance about knife crime
  • supports effective investigative and decision-making processes.